Part 3: Writing - Option 2 · Inglés Selectividad Cataluña Juny Serie 5 2022

2. Football has become a phenomenon that involves a lot of people and money. Today only important teams that have a lot of money to hire the best players in the world have a chance to win major tournaments and trophies. Do you think that football has become something other than a sport and has lost its original spirit? Write an opinion essay.

Solución: Nowadays, football is undeniably the most popular sport worldwide, but it has evolved into a multi-billion-euro industry. In my view, elite football has largely turned into a corporate business and lost much of its original spirit. First of all, financial power now determines sporting success. Wealthy clubs backed by investment funds or states can afford astronomical transfer fees and salaries, making fair competition almost impossible for modest clubs. As a result, major tournaments have become predictable, with only a small elite competing for titles. Moreover, commercial interests now take priority over supporters. Ticket prices are exorbitant, and match schedules are arranged to satisfy television broadcasters rather than local stadium attendees. In conclusion, although the passion of grassroots fans and players remains alive, professional football at the highest level has surrendered its core values to financial greed. Urgent reforms are needed to restore genuine sporting fairness.